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In the beginning of the 1800s, Denmark was hit by a severe smallpox epidemic. As a result, vaccinations became statutory with a law on 4 March 1810. Unless a person had had "natural pox", the law required vaccination. Until about the middle of the 1800s, the vaccination date, as a rule, was recorded in the parish registers with the person's confirmation and blessing. The vaccination date can therefore be used to confirm that two people are identical! | In the beginning of the 1800s, Denmark was hit by a severe smallpox epidemic. As a result, vaccinations became statutory with a law on 4 March 1810. Unless a person had had "natural pox", the law required vaccination. Until about the middle of the 1800s, the vaccination date, as a rule, was recorded in the parish registers with the person's confirmation and blessing. The vaccination date can therefore be used to confirm that two people are identical! | ||
Vaccination were not always given by doctors, for example, priests, sextons and | Vaccination were not always given by doctors, for example, priests, sextons and school teachers were trained to administer vaccinations, therefore you may also find vaccination lists in certain parish registers. | ||
'''Birthplace included in the protocols''' | '''Birthplace included in the protocols''' | ||
The vaccination protocols as a rule call for the vaccinated child's name, father's name, the child's birthplace and birthdate. The protocols also tell a little about the child's general health. For example, it may say that the child is , "robust", "slender",or "snotty"! But as a rule is usually just say that the child's general health is "good".<br> | The vaccination protocols as a rule call for the vaccinated child's name, father's name, the child's birthplace and birthdate. The protocols also tell a little about the child's general health. For example, it may say that the child is , "robust", "slender",or "snotty"! But as a rule is usually just say that the child's general health is "good".<br> | ||